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The Photographers' Formulary Ultrafine Carbon Black is used as mixture of partially burned hydrocarbons. Carbon black is produced by partial combustion of natural gas . It is also used as a black pigment for inks and paints and in large amounts by the tire industry in the production of vulcanized rubber.Note:Lampblack resembles carbon black, but is produced by burning liquid hydrocarbons, e.g., kerosene; it is often somewhat oily, is duller than carbon black and may have a bluish undertone. It is sometimes used in making contact brushes for electrical apparatus.